Reckless and Negligent Use of Guns by Republicans

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  • Justin HerringJustin HerringFmr. Nebraska GOP Member
       
    11/22/24
    Allegedly physically abused his intimate partner multiple times over a two-year period including one incident that involved a gun and an infant
    Allegedly physically abused his intimate partner multiple times over a two-year period including at least one incident that involved a gun and an infant
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
    11/22/24
    Illegally acquired at least a dozen firearms, knives, brass knuckles and numerous boxes of ammunition and stashed many of them in a hidden room in his basement likely because he isn't legally allowed to own any of them because he is a convicted felon
    According to charging documents filed by local officials
  • Jay CutlerJay CutlerConservative Athlete [R]
       
    10/18/24
    Crashed into another vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, attempted to flee the scene after unsuccessfully offering to bribe the driver he hit with $2k to not call the police, slurred his words and refused a field sobriety test when police arrived and was found to be in possession of a loaded pistol and second gun in violation of state law
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Carl MaughanCarl MaughanState Representative [R-KS]
       
    10/03/24
    Committed multiple traffic infractions in short order and was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun, empty bottle of whiskey and case of beer with multiple cans missing when police pulled him over
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Victoria SpartzU.S. Representative [R-IN]
       
    7/01/24
    Packed a handgun in her carryon bag and was caught by airport security when she went through a security check
    According to charging documents filed by state officials
  • Neil FriskeNeil FriskeState Representative [R-MI]
       
    6/21/24
    Allegedly sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and then chased her around with a loaded gun that he eventually fired in her vicinity outside of his home at 2:30 in the morning
    According to a police report filed by local officials
  • Zack ScrivnerZack ScrivnerCounty Supervisor
       
    4/25/24
    Armed himself with a gun while experiencing what his aunt told police was a psychotic episode and got in a physical altercation with his minor children who wound up stabbing him twice to protect themselves and disarm him and was found to be in possession of thirty firearms and psychedelic mushrooms when police arrived
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Don WilsonDon WilsonState Representative [R-CO]
       
    4/12/24
    Left his loaded semiautomatic 9mm handgun behind in a public restroom of the state capitol which sat unattended for nearly 30 minutes before a janitor found it and alerted state troopers
    According to a report by USA Today
  • Jim LucasJim LucasState Representative [R-IN]
       
    2/01/24
    Exposed his holstered concealed firearm to a group of students visiting the state capitol to advocate for new gun control legislation while lecturing them about his right to defend himself
    According to news reports from credible media outlets
  • Ryan FournierRyan FournierStudents for Trump FounderTwitter iconFacebook iconInstagram iconTruthSocial iconGab icon2.5m
    11/29/23
    Grabbed and struck a woman in her forehead with a 9mm pistol leaving blood running down her face, an inch-wide cut on her face and a handprint bruise where he grabbed her on her forearm
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • 10/17/23
    Shot his wife in her back and arm causing serious but not life-threatening injuries and then killed himself while sitting in their car outside a fast-food restaurant in a botched murder-suicide attempt
    According to police records first reported by The Miami Herald
  • Richard ImpallariaRichard ImpallariaFmr. State Representative
       
    4/18/23
    Illegally possessed two firearms despite being prohibited from handling or owning firearms due to a prior conviction for battery
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Ronald AndruchukRonald AndruchukFmr. State Rep. Candidate
       
    4/17/23
    Illegally acquired 211 guns and 25,390 rounds (1,555.8 pounds) of ammunition that he stashed throughout a property he shared with his wife and three young children by lying about his severe drug abuse problem on purchase forms
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
    1/18/23
    Recklessly fired multiple firearms from his property that sent his neighbors fleeing for cover from bullets "whizzing" by both them and responding police officers' heads and was later found dressed in a bulletproof vest and tactical gear holding four guns and methamphetamine
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Solomon PeñaFmr. State Legislator Nominee
       
    1/16/23
    Fired his gun at the home of one of his perceived political enemies and hired four gunmen to conduct drive-by shootings at the homes of three others -- thankfully none of which resulted in anyone being injured -- after losing an election for a seat in the New Mexico House
    According to acting Alburquerque police commander Kyle Hartsock
  • Nina WebberWyoming GOP Staffer
       
    12/12/22
    Indiscriminately fired dozens of shots across a highway at a group of elk, forcing two people to seek cover as bullets "whizzed" by their heads while they were outside on their private property
    According to charging documents filed by local officials
  • Ricky CarterFmr. County Commissioner
       
    5/26/22
    Teamed up with his adult son to brutally assault his own brother-in-law resulting in him needing emergency medical care at a hospital and drew his gun on and threatened to harm a neighbor who attempted to intervene
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Madison CawthornMadison CawthornFmr. U.S. RepresentativeInstagram iconTwitter iconFacebook iconTruthSocial iconGab icon1.4m
    4/26/22
    Attempted to take his loaded handgun onto his airplane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, but was stopped by TSA agents who took possession of his weapon and issued him a citation
    According to an airport spokesperson and reported by mainstream outlets
  • Ronald AndruchukRonald AndruchukFmr. State Rep. Candidate
       
    3/04/22
    Packed two pistols, three rounds of ammunition and flashlights stuffed with cocaine, amphetamine and oxycodone into a duffel bag and hid it in the drop ceiling of a men’s bathroom inside a local tractor supply store
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Madison CawthornMadison CawthornFmr. U.S. RepresentativeInstagram iconTwitter iconFacebook iconTruthSocial iconGab icon1.4m
    7/31/21
    Was caught with an unloaded gun and loaded magazine clip in his carryon bag as he was going through security at a regional airport in North Carolina
    According to an airport spokesperson and reported by mainstream outlets
  • Herschel WalkerHerschel WalkerU.S. Senate Nominee [R-GA]Twitter iconFacebook iconInstagram iconYouTube icon1m
    7/23/21
    Pointed a loaded gun against his ex-wife's head and threatened to kill her and her new boyfriend, after which she got a restraining order issued against him
    According to a police affidavit filed by his ex-wife's sister
  • Ross SpanoFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    10/01/20
    Attempted to take his loaded concealed handgun onto an airplane at Tampa International Airport, but was stopped by airport security and forced to secure it before being allowed to board his flight
    According to an airport spokesperson and reported by mainstream outlets
  • Gregg TrudeMontana Right to Life Director
       
    12/17/18
    Carelessly tossed a loaded rifle on the backseat of his truck which accidentally discharged and instantly killed his hunting partner while also being a firearm safety instructor who should have known better
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Lee ChatfieldLee ChatfieldFmr. House Speaker [R-MI]A+ NRA Rating
    7/31/18
    Attempted to board an airplane at Pellston Regional Airport in Michigan with an unregistered loaded handgun he had in a carryon bag and was fined nearly $4,000 by the TSA
    According to a report filed by TSA in conjunction with local police
  • Caleb BaileyCaleb BaileyTrump 2016 delegate
       
    7/25/18
    Hoarded unregistered machine guns, short-barreled rifles and other destructive devices in his underground bunker that was discovered by police after he got caught illegally trying to mail 300 rounds of ammunition via the USPS
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Guy WilliamsGuy WilliamsFmr. State Judge [R-TX]
       
    11/04/17
    Pointed a gun at the driver of a car he was dangerously tailing and tried to run her off the road as he zoomed past her
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Brandon PhillipsBrandon PhillipsMike Collins Chief of Staff
       
    9/27/16
    Pointed his gun at an unarmed woman who knocked on his door and was ordered to go to counseling if he wanted his charges dropped
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Peter BobyDuncan Hunter Political Aide
       
    8/04/15
    Was caught with an unregistered firearm and ammunition on US Capitol grounds following a routine car inspection by Capitol police
    According to a report by CNN
  • Ryan ShucardFmr. Tom Marino Press Secretary
       
    7/18/14
    Attempted to bring an unlicensed concealed handgun and attached magazine into the US Capitol, but was caught by security and arrested
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Curry ToddFmr. State Representative
       
    1/18/13
    Failed a field sobriety test and refused to submit to a breathalyzer test after being pulled over by police for a suspected DUI upon which they also found a loaded handgun lodged between the driver seat and center console
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Dick CheneyDick CheneyFmr. U.S. Vice-President [R]AEI Conservative of the Year (2009)
    2/12/06
    Shot his hunting partner Harry Whittington in the face, neck and chest with a 28-gauge shotgun from only 30 yards away which resulted in him being admitted into the ICU at a local hospital and didn't report the shooting publicly for nearly 24 hours and only did so after a local news station reported on the incident
    According to reporting by mainstream outlets
  • Joshua WheelerFmr. Political Aide [R-KS]
       
    6/01/05
    Attempted to enter the US Capitol with an unregistered handgun that Capitol Police found during a security check
    According to charging documents filed by Capitol Police